e-Echo Newsletter

e-ECHO Newsletter
February 4, 2010
Vol. 52, No. 3

New Horizons Christian Church exists to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ. We want to help you develop a growing, personal relationship with God through Jesus. And, we want to help you build good relationships with other people, especially those who are in your family and those in your church family.

New Horizons wants to be the church God wants us to be, following what the Bible teaches. We want to be real, relevant, and relational. In so doing, we will be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus in our world.

SEE US ON THE INTERNET

As announced on January 10, we are expanding our internet ministry. In recent days, we have set up a page on Facebook, and opened accounts on YouTube and Vimeo. In the near future, we will launch a brand new website, which will be used primarily for outreach.

What’s more, you may notice a digital video recorder in the rear of our worship area on Sundays. We have been conducting tests for the past few weeks, but this Sunday we will start video recording and posting the videos as part of our GodCast Videos on our church website (www.NewHorizonsChristianChurch.org). If you are unable to attend one of our worship celebrations, you will be able to see and hear the message on the internet as our GodCast Video. Also, people around the world will be able to watch them. This will help our outreach.

If you would like to see a sample trailer for our GodCast Videos, click here.

MEN’S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY

Hey, all you adult and young adult guys are invited to enjoy breakfast and a men’s Bible study on Saturday, February 27, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Garden Grille (cafeteria) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee. Each guy will buy his own breakfast, except for first-time guests. (Phil will pick up their checks.) For more information, contact Paul LePore (321-277-3959) or Phil Walter (407-766-8408).

WORSHIP MINISTRY AT SUPERIOR RESIDENCE

Our next opportunity to share the love of Christ with the residents at Superior Residence (ALF) in Clermont will be on Sunday, February 21, at 3:00 PM. We have the program all planned, but other members of New Horizons are encouraged to come along to worship with the residents and give them friendship. For more information, contact Paul LePore at pjlepore@yahoo.com, or call 321-277-3959.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

The Women’s Bible Study group is meeting each Wednesday at 7 PM at Donna Russell’s home. The next gathering will be on February 24. For more information, contact Donna Russell at djrussell22@yahoo.com.

MEN AND KIDS BASEBALL OUTING

Well, the Super Bowl is over and it is time for that grand ole pastime to get started - “BASEBALL!” At the end of next week, pitchers and catchers will start reporting to spring training. The Men’s Life Group is planning a men’s and kids’ baseball event for Saturday, March 27^th at 1:05 PM in Kissimmee. We will go to see the Houston Astros play our own Florida Rays. We are trying to keep the cost to $25 per ticket. So, if you are interested in baseball or just some good fellowship, you are welcome to join the group. Please contact Todd Leda at todd.leda@lmco.com or tleda@yahoo.com with the number of tickets you would like to reserve for purchase. We need a head count by Saturday, February 27.

SIMPLE SUNRISE SERVICE ON APRIL 4

We are going back to basics with a Simple Sunrise Service at 7:30 AM on April 4 (Resurrection Sunday) on the church property. Everyone is asked to bring his or her own chair, umbrella, and friends. Breakfast will be at Westbrooke Elementary School afterward. More details will follow.

PRAISE BAND BASS GUITARIST NEEDED

We are currently looking for a bass guitar player for our praise band. Also, we would love to have a percussionist or a drummer. If you are interested in using your talents for this ministry, please contact Ali LePore at 321-221-2939 or alicat07@yahoo.com.

HELP WANTED

New Horizons needs workers in the following areas. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Phil Walter at 407-654-5050 or Minister@NHCChome.org.

Adult Sponsors for the Youth and Children’s Ministries

Hosts/Hostesses at our Worship Celebrations

Helpers for our 50^th Anniversary Celebration

YOUTH CORNER

24/7 HIS 2010 TEEN GIRLS RETREAT: This fabulous 24-hour event, designed just for girls in grades 8-12, will be held at Lake Aurora Christian Camp on February 27 & 28. The program begins at 3 PM on Saturday, February 27. (Check-in begins at 2 PM.) It ends at 3 PM on Sunday, February 28. The cost is $55/girl. After 2/5/10, the cost goes up to $60/girl. If you are interested in going, please contact the church office (407-654-5050, or info@NHCChome.org) ASAP, so we can see if we have enough interest to take a group. For more information, pick up a brochure at our Sunday worship celebrations (at the Welcome Table), or click here.

NEW CLASS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: On February 7, we began a new Bible class for middle school students during our worship celebration at Westbrooke Elementary School. The class starts at 10 AM each Sunday. Zach Steele is leading the class and Christopher McGarry is assisting him. Along with our elementary school class taught by Christine Steele, this new class will give families more options for teaching their children about Jesus Christ and the Bible.

PHIL’S FOCUS

WORSHIP CELEBRATION: We had a wonderful day of worship last Sunday as the Voices of Praise from Florida Christian College led us in singing praise to God and Tyler Lowe, a senior at FCC, brought us a message from God’s word. Plus, the attendance was very good.

Let’s not forsake our worship assemblies. We miss God’s blessings, when we do.

PREPARATION FOR NEW HORIZONS’ 50^TH ANNIVERSARY: We are preparing for a wonderful day to celebrate our congregation’s 50^th anniversary on Sunday, April 18. Actually, the church officially began on April 10, 1960, but our celebration will be a little later than our birthday. (For those who heard previous announcements, this is a new date. It was changed from April 11.)

I want to thank Barbara Jones for spending many, many hours going through our church records, trying to put together a current mailing list for our previous members. We don’t have everybody’s address, but we have quite a few. If you know any of our former members, please ask them to contact our church office for exact details about our plans. We want to get the word out to as many former members as possible.

After we have our worship celebration on April 18, we will enjoy a carry-in dinner around 11:45 AM. Then, we will have a Remembrance Program at 1:00 PM, followed by a time of fellowship and desserts.

A NEW DAY @ NEW HORIZONS: The future growth and vitality of our congregation will come from our individual relationships with Jesus Christ. As the strength and vitality of the human body begins at the cellular level, so the strength of a body of Christians begins with each of us. Consequently, I encourage you to grow close to God in your personal life for your own benefit, as well as for the sake of Christ’s church.

Even the numerical growth of our congregation depends as much on each member, as it does on me. Christ has called all of us to make more followers for Him. And, the best and simplest way to do that is for each of us to make friendships with people who need a relationship with Christ. Then, let them see and hear Christ in our lives, as we interact with them over time, loving them with His love. Eventually, God will give us the opportunity to ask them to commit their lives to Christ. All of this is done intentionally, with prayer and forethought.

I believe that God is working to bring an exciting future to New Horizons. I believe that a new and brighter day is dawning. Will you help be part of it?

Remember, God loves you and so do I.

Phil

NEED A WALKER?

Ruth Sweeting recently replaced her 4-wheeled walker. Now, she needs to sell her old one for $75. It is equipped with a padded seat, hand brake, and detachable basket, and it is in excellent condition. If you are interested, please contact Ruth’s niece, Peggy, at 352-241-0513.

LOVE AND RESPECT CONFERENCE

Love & Respect Ministries is partnering with First Baptist Church of Orlando to bring a LIVE conference with marriage expert and best-selling author of Love and Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, to the Orlando area. The conference will be held on February 26 (6:30 PM-10:00 PM) and 27 (8:45 AM-1:30 PM) at First Baptist, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando. Ticket price is $45/person. Seating is general admission and first come, first served. There will be NO childcare provided. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of each day.

MISSIONS UPDATES

Florida Christian College

“Restore”, a conference for women, will be held at Florida Christian College on Saturday, February 28, beginning at 9 AM. The ticket price is $25, which includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Donna Russell at djrussell22@yahoo.com. You can register at www.fcu.edu.

Save the date for the 2010 Imagine Banquet, which will be held at 6:30 PM on April 12, 2010, at the Caribe Royal Resort on International Drive, next to Disney. Enjoy a special evening with Florida Christian College and Mike Huckabee. The cost is $100 per plate. More information regarding reservations will follow.

Lake Aurora Christian Camp

Men’s Retreat - “Drive! to the limit” will be held on March 5^th & 6^th. Cost is $67. Part-time cost available–Friday $30 or Saturday $37. A deposit of $30 will reserve your place and you pay the balance at check-in. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM Friday, and program ends at 2:00 PM Saturday. Keynote speaker is Cam Huxford from Savannah, GA. Brochures are available at our Sunday worship celebrations, or click here for more information or to register.

“Young At Heart Day” for senior adults will be held on March 11^th. Cost is $11 per person, which includes a scrumptious lunch. Check-in is at 10 AM, with donuts and coffee. Program ends at 1:15 PM. Bill Twaddell is the speaker for this event. For more information or to register, click here.

“Relationship Retreat - PREMARITAL Edition” will be held on March 19-21 at Lake Aurora Camp. The cost is $198 per couple for March 19-20; $298 per couple March 19-21 (includes Intensive Track). For more information, click here.

Women’s Retreat - “He Fills Me Up!” will be held on April 16-17 & April 17-18. Cost is $67. A deposit of $30 will reserve your place and you pay the balance at check-in. Check-in begins at 4 PM Friday, and program ends at 2:30 PM Saturday. Keynote speaker is Sharon Thomas from Newport News, VA. Brochures are available at our Sunday worship celebrations, or click here for more information or to register.

JUDAH TANGSHING VISITS NHCC

Missionary to Myanmar, Judah Tangshing and his wife, Khaw, are planning to visit the United States for 10 weeks, beginning March 23. They are currently in the process of applying for visas. Providing the visas are granted, they will be at New Horizons worship celebration on Sunday, April 25, and Judah will be our guest speaker on that day. Please keep Judah and Khaw in your prayers as their interview date for their visas is set for March 4.

MEN AT THE CROSS

Men At The Cross is a mini-conference event that will be held on Saturday, March 13, from 8 AM to 12:30 PM at the Northland Church, 530 Dog Track Road, Longwood. This event will provide the tools to equip and empower men to become disciple makers for a lifetime and will ignite a passion inside the hearts of men to be the leaders they were designed to be. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for middle/high school students. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Paul LePore at pjlepore@yahoo.com or 321-277-3959.

New Horizons Christian Church